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Important news on what’s happening with real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area
How to Make the Most of COVID-19 Vacancies
During the Great Recession of 2008, many rental units emptied out, as they have during the COVID-19 crisis. And then, as now, we advised owners to make improvements while the units sat empty. Those that followed that advice came out ahead in the long-term.It wasn't...
SF’s COVID-19 Tenant Protection Ordinance: Unfair and Unworkable
Photo: Christopher Michel via Flickr / Creative Commons LicenseThe San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute have filed suit seeking a temporary...
3 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Multifamily Rental Property
If you’re thinking of diversifying your investment portfolio by purchasing a multifamily housing property, here are a couple of points that could help make your decision a little bit easier.The important thing to grasp about owning a multifamily building, especially...
Responsible Property Management in the Time of COVID-19
Property Management in San Francisco has always been challenging, with the myriad rules and regulations that apply to rentals, and COVID-19 has added even more complexity to the process. Here's how Gaetani is changing the way we work to continue delivering the best...
COVID-19 Crisis Update for Tenants
To help support public health during the Covid-19 health crisis, Gaetani Real Estate’s office will be closed until further notice. Rent is still due at the regular time. To submit a rent check you may do so via US Mail or in our 24/7 secure lockbox on the right hand...
How to Choose the Right Property Manager
When you own an investment property, there comes a time when maintaining the place yourself, or even having an on-site manager simply doesn’t work anymore. That’s because property management these days means more than just putting up a “For Rent” sign in the window...